Tides Today & Tomorrow in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 1:59 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 7:44 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jul 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:220.59:26 AM0.82:310.43:490.16:398:17Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:030.94:45-0.16:398:17Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:381.05:36-0.26:398:17Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:101.16:24-0.26:408:17Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:001.17:12-0.26:408:17Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:051.27:59-0.26:418:17Full Moon6Sat
7Sun2:191.28:46-0.26:418:17Full Moon7Sun
8Mon3:231.29:34-0.16:418:17Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:201.110:210.06:428:17Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:190.65:151.010:000.411:080.16:428:17Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:180.66:100.811:100.411:540.26:438:17Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:030.77:130.712:260.36:438:16Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:320.810:410.512:410.31:470.26:448:16Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:110.91:300.43:150.16:448:16Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:040.58:56 AM0.92:210.44:460.06:448:16Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:110.69:42 AM1.03:150.55:370.06:458:15Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:070.610:29 AM1.04:070.56:03-0.16:458:15Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:161.06:30-0.16:468:15New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:041.07:01-0.16:468:14New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:561.07:34-0.16:478:14New Moon20Sat
21Sun5:020.71:501.07:030.68:090.06:478:14New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:350.72:421.07:460.68:470.06:488:13New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:590.73:321.08:320.59:270.16:488:13Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:540.74:201.09:220.510:080.16:498:12Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:440.75:070.910:140.410:490.26:498:12Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:090.85:560.811:090.411:310.26:508:12Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:420.86:490.712:080.36:508:11First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:190.97:520.612:130.31:090.26:508:11First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:580.912:550.52:120.16:518:10First Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:381.03:160.06:518:09Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed9:201.04:18-0.16:528:09Waxing Gibbous31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8723970)

Common Questions About Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL today?

Slack tide in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL is approximately 10:51 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL?

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL?

Tide predictions for Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL?

Tide data for Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8723970. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8723970.

What is the moon phase in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL is Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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